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16 09, 2016

Don’t Let “Buck Fever” Kill You

admin2020-06-10T09:16:46-04:00September 16th, 2016|Big Deer Stories, Big Deer TV, BigDeer, Deer Hunting, Deer Management|2 Comments

The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends a target zone for aerobic exercise that elevates your heart to within 50 to 75 percent of its maximum rate. For example, 80 to 120 beats per minute for a healthy 60-year-old and 95 to 143 beats a minute for a 30-year-old. Medical researchers in Michigan fitted 25 deer hunters (average age 55) with heart monitors. The heart rates of those hunters who shot at and hit a buck soared as high as 118 percent of their max rate. Big time buck fever excitement! In a Wisconsin study of 10 men with monitors, the hunters’ heart rates went from 78 beats per minute with no deer in sight to 100 beats when they spotted [...]

14 09, 2016

Easy & Cheap Homemade Deer Blind

admin2020-06-10T09:16:46-04:00September 14th, 2016|Big Deer Stories, Big Deer TV, BigDeer, Gear Reviews|Comments Off on Easy & Cheap Homemade Deer Blind

From our friend Kclap in Virginia: Hello Mike, thought I'd pass along a few pics of a couple deer blinds we made out of old swing/play sets for kids. Start with the wooden frame of an old play set, similar to the picture below. The old sets we used were both headed to the landfill. You can often find free ones in local papers or on Craigslist. Add a few sheets of cheap plywood sides and roof with screws, match the paint to your hunting area and they're ready to go. The blinds are great for scent control and offer a steady shooting rest. Add a comfortable arm chair and you can sit and hunt all day. Good luck and safe [...]

7 09, 2016

Bow Season: Grant Woods’ Hidey-Hole Fall Food Plots

admin2020-06-10T09:16:46-04:00September 7th, 2016|Big Deer Stories, Big Deer TV, BigDeer, Bowhunting, Deer Hunting|1 Comment

If your archery deer season opens October 1 try this. Dr. Grant Woods, one of the top whitetail experts in America, is a believer in tiny green food plots, which he calls “hidey holes.” “A hidey-hole is a small patch of green forage that you develop and hide in the woods, where deer can grab several mouthfuls of food before they move on to a larger green field or acorn flat." Locate a little open spot in a high-traffic area: optimally along a trail that deer are using regularly right now in the evening. Then go to work. "I simply use a leaf blower to clear a spot about 20 feet x 20 feet where I can see sunlight hitting [...]

6 09, 2016

Trail-Cam Tuesday: Big Bucks North to South

admin2020-06-10T09:16:46-04:00September 6th, 2016|Big Deer Stories, Big Deer TV, BigDeer, Deer Management|Comments Off on Trail-Cam Tuesday: Big Bucks North to South

Mike: Last week I sent you a picture taken from my ground blind of a target buck for this year. This guy showed up the other day too. Unlike most the deer I hunt, I have never seen this before…poof, he just walked into my setup. Goes to show that no matter how much time you spend on a piece of land, a big buck can stay hidden. What is your guess on his score and age? I say 3 1/2 years and 155-160 gross. Terry "Big Daddy" Murphy Hi Mike: I was at my property last week, so missed Trail Cam Monday last week. Here is one for this week. Buck on the left is “JR,” a 5-year-old; on [...]

31 08, 2016

Ultimate Crossbow Guide For Deer Hunters

admin2020-06-10T09:16:46-04:00August 31st, 2016|Big Deer TV, BigDeer, Bowhunting, Deer Hunting, Deer Management|3 Comments

If you are new to the crossbow, or experienced with it and want to upgrade your gear, Crossbow Revolution magazine and website are great reference sources. The magazine is on newsstands now and is available in digital form on iTunes, Google Play and Windows Store. You can go to the website and check out reviews of new X-bows from major manufacturers like Mission, Barnett, Tenpoint, Excalibur and others. You’ll also find info on the latest crossbow scopes, arrows, broadheads and accessories. "This is a watershed year for crossbows," points out Crossbow Revolution Editor John Geiger. "Manufacturers are finally delivering excellent triggers and lighter, narrower and safer crossbows.” While the mere mention of crossbows used to ignite a firestorm of controversy [...]